THE Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) played host to the inaugural exhibition and sale of works from the Laurieton group of the Hastings Valley Fine Arts Association (HVFAA) from 5-7 October. Organisers told NOTA the exhibition was a success, with 70 people coming through the doors in the first three

PILOT Beach has long been a hidden gem in the Camden Haven, known for its quiet charm, safe swimming conditions, and appeal to families. Located just south of the better-known beaches of Bonny Hills and North Haven, this small unpatrolled stretch of sand has been a favourite spot for locals, though

FROM locally grown fruit and vegetables to stunning photography, there was something for everyone at Kendall’s monthly market on Sunday, 6 October. Residents and visitors alike flocked to the vibrant market to explore the diverse array of stalls and services on offer. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

FEW coercive control offenders are being brought before the NSW courts, months after the offence was written into law. New data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research found that since coercive control legislation was introduced in July, 56 incidents have been recorded by police. Advertise with News of

MICHELLE Freeman and Chan Ansell are extending a heartfelt invitation to the community to join them on Sunday, 13 October for the Bears of Hope Walk. The event, which will begin near the water by the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC), aims to provide comfort and solidarity to families who have

AUSTRALIA must abandon its tough approach to managing youth crime and start looking to evidence-based solutions to end the disadvantage afflicting young people, the national children's commissioner says. In an address to the National Press Club in Canberra, Anne Hollonds made the case for earlier intervention to help save children from

GUULABAA has passed a construction milestone and is almost ready to welcome visitors. Meaning “Place of Koala” in the Gathang language of the Biripi people, the tourism precinct in the Cowarra State Forest hosted the official opening of “The Hub” earlier this week. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth

SPORTING clubs in Lake Cathie and Bonny Hills are missing out on state government-funded defibrillators because of their postcode. Changed eligibility criteria in the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program means only communities in the lowest five deciles of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index can apply. Advertise with News of

JUNIOR beachlovers flocked to North Haven Beach on Sunday, 29 September for Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club’s (SLSC) Nippers registration day. The event attracted an impressive turnout, with 80 percent of registrations being new members. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us.

MOMENTUM continues on the Beach-to-Beach Shared Path, with the construction of Section D5 of the walk now out to tender. Section D5 will connect the completed sections of the walk ending past Bay Street, Dunbogan with the section near the town’s boatshed, bypassing a dangerous section of road with no